1997 Toyota Landcruiser 4.5L Petrol · P578 APC
1997 Toyota Landcruiser (4.5L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 190,081 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P578 APC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2024
- 190,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P578 APC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Landcruiser (P578 APC) between February 2006 and May 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)”.
P578 APC Mileage History
- 22/02/2006101,592 mi
- 09/02/2007105,642 mi+4,050 mi
- 15/02/2008117,663 mi+12,021 mi
- 19/02/2008117,967 mi+304 mi
- 16/02/2009124,382 mi+6,415 mi
- 23/02/2010129,962 mi+5,580 mi
- 11/02/2011137,936 mi+7,974 mi
- 25/02/2011138,095 mi+159 mi
- 30/01/2012145,874 mi+7,779 mi
- 31/01/2012145,874 mi
- 31/01/2013155,363 mi+9,489 mi
- 31/01/2013155,363 mi
- 10/02/2014160,621 mi+5,258 mi
- 02/03/2015163,389 mi+2,768 mi
- 09/03/2015163,523 mi+134 mi
- 19/02/2016168,647 mi+5,124 mi
- 21/02/2017174,101 mi+5,454 mi
- 15/02/2018178,139 mi+4,038 mi
- 16/02/2018178,139 mi
- 06/03/2019182,575 mi+4,436 mi
- 25/02/2020184,598 mi+2,023 mi
- 10/04/2021186,003 mi+1,405 mi
- 09/04/2022188,728 mi+2,725 mi
- 26/05/2023189,516 mi+788 mi
- 21/05/2024190,081 mi+565 mi
Average of roughly 4,851 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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